Prattville native, rock and roll R&B soul singer Wilson Pickett was honored at this year’s festival. Many of his family members, including daughters Saphane and Veda, brother Maxwell, and sisters Bertha, Katherine, and Emily offered a tribute to the legendary performer by creating a work of art.

“The theme is ‘Midnight Hour’ and there is also a picket fence on the painting,” said Katherine Williams, sister of Pickett.

Members of the Wilson Pickett family painting The Midnight Hour - Photo by Marc Parker

This was Miss Fountain City Jessica Brookshire’s first appearance at the festival selling all kinds of baked goods, Easter cakes, and an old fashioned candy bar where you could “pick your own.”

“All Miss Alabama contestants have to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network,” said Brookshire. “So I’m just trying to make a little extra for the cause here at the festival.”